noun
- a comedic routine, gimmick, or characteristic style of performance
- a person’s particular area of activity, interest, or skill
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
Usage: informal
Examples
- The comedian’s shtick involved telling jokes while juggling.
- His whole shtick is pretending to be confused about modern technology.
- She got tired of the same old shtick and decided to try new material.
- Cooking isn’t really my shtick, but I can make a decent sandwich.
- The magician’s disappearing act was his signature shtick.
- Everyone has their own shtick when it comes to studying for exams.